We turn to our smart phones for everything from news updates to boredom-busting games. But can they help us lose weight? See the best fitness apps that just might get you to shed those pounds fast

MyNetDiary Pro, $3.99 If you like all your information in one place and are borderline OCD, then MyNetDiary Pro is for you. With purportedly the largest food database in the world, you can log in your food points and caloric intake easily. It also has a built-in barcode scanner, which you can use to scan any and all food items at the grocery store for an immediate nutritional value. You can also find exercise regimens, calculate your calories burned, and log these into your "diary" as well. And finally, this app tracks your daily steps, blood pressure, how much you sleep, and even how many cups of water you drink.

Can't believe they didn't mention MyFitnessPal! Great for tracking calories, setting goals.. Also, if you have any FitBit products, their site is really good. I can't recommend the FitBit Aria scale and FitBit One tracker enough...such good products!